House Votes 333-80 to Reject Amendment Cutting $482 Million From NATO Security Program
Eighty House Republicans supported shifting nearly $482 million from the NATO Security Investment Program to U.S. military construction projects. The amendment, offered by Rep. Greg Steube, failed on a 333-80 vote. The measure came amid President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO allies over their stance on the Iran war.
washingtonpost.comU.S. bases. Eighty House Republicans voted for the measure, which was offered by Rep.
Greg Steube (R-FL) as an amendment to a war department appropriations bill. It was defeated by a 333-to-80 vote. One hundred twenty-seven Republicans joined 205 Democrats and Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), an independent who caucuses with the GOP, to defeat the measure.
The NATO Security Investment Program is a pool of money that all 32 countries in the alliance contribute to, funding digital and infrastructure projects. The United States and Germany are the biggest contributors to the program.
U.S. Keeps footing the bill for NATO while some of these countries refuse to fully back America when it actually matters. ” Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), who voted for the measure, said: “We sit here and defend them all, and then we get into a bind, and they just run for cover.
Yet, we’ve got all our military out there, all in their countries, protecting them. I’m kind of sick of it. ” The amendment came amid sharp criticism of NATO countries by President Donald Trump for refusing to help with the Iran war.
President Donald Trump griped that NATO countries have refused America the use of bases in the Middle East from which to launch strikes on Iran. President Donald Trump lambasted NATO members for shrugging off requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News this week: “When you have NATO partners denying you the use of those bases, then what’s the purpose of the alliance?
Washington Examiner reported the details of the vote and the surrounding criticism of the alliance. The vote occurred on Friday.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-05-15
House votes 333-80 to reject Steube amendment cutting $481,832,000 from NATO Security Investment Program
1 sourceWashington Examiner - 2026-05-12 to 2026-05-14
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizes NATO partners on Fox News for denying base access
1 sourceWashington Examiner - 2026-05-09 to 2026-05-14
President Donald Trump criticizes NATO countries for refusing bases and help reopening Strait of Hormuz during Iran war
1 sourceWashington Examiner - 2026-05-15
Rep. Greg Steube offers amendment to war department appropriations bill; Rep. Tim Burchett votes in favor
1 sourceWashington Examiner
Potential Impact
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Continued full U.S. funding of the NATO Security Investment Program for digital and infrastructure projects in the near term
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Highlights internal Republican divisions on NATO spending, with 80 members supporting the cut versus 127 opposing
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May intensify diplomatic pressure on NATO allies regarding burden-sharing and support in Middle East operations
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